constrain(x, a, b)

Description

Constrains a number to be within a range.

Parameters

x: the number to constrain, all data types
a: the lower end of the range, all data types
b: the upper end of the range, all data types

Returns

x: if x is between a and b
a: if x is less than a
b: if x is greater than b

Example

sensVal = constrain(sensVal, 10, 150);
// limits range of sensor values to between 10 and 150 

See also

min()
max()


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